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The Monster Maker (1944): Cast

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The Monster Maker is a 1944 sci-fi horror film directed by Sam Newfield, starring J. Carrol Naish as Dr. Igor Markoff, Tala Birell and Glenn Strange. It runs 1 hour 2 minutes.

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The Monster Maker (1944) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 2m (62 min)
Director
Sam Newfield
Genres
Sci-Fi , Horror
Original language
English
Studio
PRC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Monster Maker About?

The premise of The Monster Maker without spoilers.

Mad scientist injects his enemies with acromegaly virus, causing them to become hideously deformed.

The Monster Maker Themes & Keywords

· 25 tags
  • gorilla
  • mad scientist
  • acromegaly
  • suicide
  • revenge
  • disfigurement
  • blackmail
  • psychotronic film
  • virus
  • poverty row film
  • evil man
  • searching for cure
+13 more
  • remorse
  • reference to frankenstein
  • loss of wife
  • father daughter relationship
  • death of title character
  • attempted murder
  • assistant
  • animal attack
  • monster movie
  • pianist
  • laboratory
  • dog
  • murder
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Cast & crew

The Monster Maker Cast & Characters

J. Carrol Naish leads the cast as Dr. Igor Markoff, with Tala Birell as Maxine and Glenn Strange as Giant. Directed by Sam Newfield; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Monster Maker

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From the director

More from Sam Newfield

More films directed by Sam Newfield: Lady in the Fog, Outlaw Women, Lost Continent and Mask of the Dragon.

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The Monster Maker Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Monster Maker.

Monster Maker Trailer
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The Monster Maker Also Known As

Also known as “O Fabricante de Monstros”.

Also known as
  • O Fabricante de Monstros

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FAQ

The Monster Maker FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Monster Maker, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Monster Maker?

The Monster Maker runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).

When was The Monster Maker released?

The Monster Maker was released on April 15, 1944.

Who directed The Monster Maker?

The Monster Maker was directed by Sam Newfield.

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Who is in the cast of The Monster Maker?

The Monster Maker stars J. Carrol Naish as Dr. Igor Markoff, Tala Birell as Maxine and Glenn Strange as Giant, among 8 credited actors.

Does The Monster Maker have a post-credit scene?

No. The Monster Maker has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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